Majorca is blessed with a sunny, pleasant and typically Mediterranean climate. Its summers are hot and mostly rain-free, reaching temperatures approaching 30º Celsius and offering up to 10 hours of daily hours sunshine.

Winters are cooler but remain generally clear and pleasant, with daytime temperatures rarely falling beneath 10º. The south of the island - which hosts popular resorts such as Magaluf, Palma Nova and the island's capital, Palma - has the more consistent weather conditions, which is why such resorts are by far the most popular and busy in the winter months.

The temperate and agreeable conditions help generate the picturesque and contrasting scenery of this beautiful island, with the contrasts of lush, green vegetation, vast stretches of golden and beaches and stunning coves, mountains and landscapes.

The majority of rain falls in October, November and December, and is more common in the mountainous regions than in the lower-lying coastal resorts.